Information Technology Computer Basics Quiz

RAM and ROM are types of:

• Secondary Storage

• Primary Memory

• Input Devices

• Output Devices

What is the function of input devices in a computer system?

• To process data

• To store data

• To send data into the computer system

• To display data

What is the smallest unit of storage in a computer?

• Byte

• Bit

• Kilobyte

• Megabyte

Which output device provides audible information?

• Monitor

• Printer

• Speakers

• Scanner

Overloading electrical sockets can result in:

• Faster internet speed

• Electrical fires

• Cooler computer components

• Increased screen resolution

Which of the following devices is used for reading checks in banks?

• MICR

• OCR

• OMR

• Bar Code Reader

A joystick is primarily used in:

• Word processing

• Gaming

• Graphic design

• Database management

To prevent overheating, a computer should be:

• Placed in direct sunlight

• Covered with a cloth

• Kept in a well-ventilated area

• Used continuously without breaks

The device used to transfer data from one computer to another using USB is:

• Hard Disk

• Flash Drive

• Optical Disk

• Magnetic Tape

Which type of printer uses a laser beam to produce images on paper?

• Inkjet Printer

• Dot Matrix Printer

• Laser Printer

• Thermal Printer